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A member asked:

I never went back for a follow up visit two years ago on these hba1c 5.6 glucose 83 or cholesterol 241. should i?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Lab: the cholesterol is high, following up with your doctor is a good idea

Answered 3/23/2015

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